Pilton Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Chaddiford Lane, EX31 1RB |
| School Website | www.piltoncollege.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1271374381 |
| URN | 136867 |
School Census
| Total | 1135 |
| Girls/Boys | 544/591 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 265 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Good |
| 08/05/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 08 July 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 November 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 October 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 20 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 38.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 26% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.55 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 288 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 246 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 274 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 274 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Pilton Infants' School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Abbey Road, , EX31 1JU
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Abbey Road, , EX31 1JU